Parts of the system
What is the part of the respiratory system that makes "sound"?
The "Voice Box"
What happens to the muscles when you exercise?
They contract.
Exercise can improve your breathing muscles
True
What does the Nasal Cavity do?
Purifies and humidifies the air.
which type of virus did we have recently that affected the lungs to the point of death?
COVID19
What is the thin-walled, cartilaginous tube descending from the larynx to the bronchi and carrying air to the lungs?
The Windpipe
what does oxygen do for you when you stay active?
Diffuses from the lungs into the bloodstream.
One respiratory is one inhalation one exhalation
True
What protects the respiritory organ?
The Ribs
Whats the disease name of having a really low percentage of SPO2?
COPD Pulmonary disease
What is the tiny, thin-walled, capillary-rich sac in the lungs where the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide takes place?
The Air Sac
What can happen to the coronary ateries when you dont exercise?
A build-up of fatty deposits in the coronary arteries can occur and reduce the blood flow to the heart and cause it to stop beating.
Your respiratory system plays no part in the organs
False
What does the intercostal muscle do?
Moves the ribs during breathing.
What Cancer can occur in the respiratory system?
Lung Cancer
What are the main parts of the respiratory system? (Only answer atleast 2) for full points.
The nostrils, mouth, pharynx, larynx, trachea, lungs and diaphragm.
What happens with your breathing rate when you exercise?
It increases.
we breathe in carbon dioxide
true
What is the Pharynx do for the respiratory system?
Channels the air down the airways.
Which diease causes Wheezing, cough, shortness of breath, or chest tighening?
Asthma
What is the purpose of the airways?
The airways (nose, mouth, pharynx, larynx etc.) allow air to enter the body and into the lungs.
Can exercise make your heart and lungs stronger?
Yes it can
Carbon dioxide enters the blood
False (it exits the blood)
What does the Pleural Membrane do?
Keeps the lungs flexible.
What disease cause windpipes to become inflammed or irritated?
Bronchitis